Shannen Doherty, the beloved actress, who was best known for a series of iconic roles died on Saturday, July 13, at the age of 53 in Malibu, California, it was made known on Sunday.
Doherty had been battling breast cancer since her initial diagnosis in 2015.
The publicist of the famous actress, Leslie Sloane, confirmed on Sunday that Doherty passed away peacefully. According to his statement, she was surrounded by her loved ones and her dog, Bowie. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
The career of Shannen Doherty
Doherty had prominent roles in the hit TV series ”Beverly Hills, 90210” and ”Charmed”, productions that left their mark on international TV in the 1990s and the early 2000s.
Born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee, Doherty began her fascinating acting career as a child.
Her talent was revealed after she appeared in shows like ”Father Murphy;” and ”Little House on the Prairie”.
Her first proper role came early in her life. She wasn’t even 18 when in 1988 she starred in the dark comedy ”Heathers”. This was the first step before her career’s rapid lift-off. From 1990 to 1994 she became globally known as Brenda Walsh in the series-phenomenon ”Beverly Hills, 90210”.
When she left ‘90210’ in 1994, Doherty continued to dominate the American television stage. She starred as Prue Halliwell in ”Charmed” from 1998 to 2001. Charmed was another major hit that catapulted her popularity even further.
Following these two major successes, she continued to appear in various other TV shows and movies, including the ”BH90210” reboot that happened in 2019 but only lasted for one season as it was then cancelled.
Throughout her fascinating and exceptionally successful career, Doherty became known as a very talented and resilient performer whose acting style can fit any situation.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to openly share her battle, which had progressed to stage four and spread to her bones and brain.
In recent years, Doherty used her platform to raise awareness about cancer and advocate for early detection and treatment.
Beverly Hills, 90210: When Shannen Doherty Became famous worldwide
Beverly Hills, 90210 had a meteoric rise in popularity in the early 1990s, becoming a landmark of American television globally. It was a truly beloved teen drama that aired from 1990 all the way to 2000.
The series followed the fascinating lives of a group of friends, who had to go through high school to young adulthood in the super-rich and affluent zip code of Beverly Hills, California.
Along with Shannen Doherty, the stars of the show included Jason Priestley, Luke Perry, Jennie Garth, and Tori Spelling. The main focus of the series was to show how the protagonists dealt with real-life issues such as sex, drug abuse and domestic violence.
